Jodyth
@jodyth.bsky.social
I find the world a curious place. Sometimes an amazing place. As a librarian, I like to look things up.
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I didn't have TikTok on my phone when it was Chinese spyware, I'm not going to have it on my phone when it is US spyware
"TikTok’s Terms of Service now explicitly include tracking of location and citizenship status (among other identity markers, such as sex)." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
How TikTok 2.0 Became a Weapon for ICE
In just one week, the company has gone from being Gen Z’s preferred social media platform to a tool for spying on Americans and the suppression of information.
newrepublic.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I didn't have TikTok on my phone when it was Chinese spyware, I'm not going to have it on my phone when it is US spyware
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Another reminder that this is still happening:
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Another reminder that this is still happening:
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AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
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As a movement to ban books reaches the front doors of libraries across the country, librarians find themselves on the frontlines. Watch @independentlens.bsky.social @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
www.pbs.org/independentl...
on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
www.pbs.org/independentl...
Home - Independent Lens
The Librarians Premieres February 09, 2026 Directed by Kim A Snyder Librarians across the U.S. examine how restrictions on library content are shaping communities. More Info Watch Now Children of Las ...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
As a movement to ban books reaches the front doors of libraries across the country, librarians find themselves on the frontlines. Watch @independentlens.bsky.social @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
www.pbs.org/independentl...
on the PBS YouTube Channel and PBS app starting February 9.
www.pbs.org/independentl...
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"An increasing percentage of detainees, 74%, have no criminal history, data shows."
stateline.org/2026/02/05/i...
stateline.org/2026/02/05/i...
Immigration detention passed 70,000 in January • Stateline
Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota, ICE arrests were down slightly in January compared to December, according to new data. Immigrant detention nationwide reached a…
stateline.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
"An increasing percentage of detainees, 74%, have no criminal history, data shows."
stateline.org/2026/02/05/i...
stateline.org/2026/02/05/i...
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This is magnificent.
Losing it over this video from The Wright Museum. Outstanding stuff and an especially happy BHM to all involved.
The Veteran 😭
www.instagram.com/reel/DUZSD8X...
The Veteran 😭
www.instagram.com/reel/DUZSD8X...
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
This is magnificent.
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TWIN CITIES
Armed Citizens Against Tyranny is a HONEYPOT action.
No one in the Twin Cities, including the MN Gun Owners association, knows anyone supposedly in this group.
Local orgs are STRONGLY urging folks to STAY AWAY from their planned "protest."
acatusa.com
Armed Citizens Against Tyranny is a HONEYPOT action.
No one in the Twin Cities, including the MN Gun Owners association, knows anyone supposedly in this group.
Local orgs are STRONGLY urging folks to STAY AWAY from their planned "protest."
acatusa.com
Protest - acatusa.com
Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to help check firearms and to help close off roads during the march, If you would like to help without needing to carry a firearm, contact us now by ema...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:12 PM
TWIN CITIES
Armed Citizens Against Tyranny is a HONEYPOT action.
No one in the Twin Cities, including the MN Gun Owners association, knows anyone supposedly in this group.
Local orgs are STRONGLY urging folks to STAY AWAY from their planned "protest."
acatusa.com
Armed Citizens Against Tyranny is a HONEYPOT action.
No one in the Twin Cities, including the MN Gun Owners association, knows anyone supposedly in this group.
Local orgs are STRONGLY urging folks to STAY AWAY from their planned "protest."
acatusa.com
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I’m on the scene at Franklin and 1st. A convoy of about a couple dozen ICE/HSI agents broke the entryway into an apartment building at 6am. No warrant presented. Less than 24 hours ago, Tom Homan announced the end of large convoys in Minnesota… Bullshit.
February 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I’m on the scene at Franklin and 1st. A convoy of about a couple dozen ICE/HSI agents broke the entryway into an apartment building at 6am. No warrant presented. Less than 24 hours ago, Tom Homan announced the end of large convoys in Minnesota… Bullshit.
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Tonight at 8:30 PM our constituent Ricky was pepper sprayed by ICE on 18th & Polk. 2 agents parked their car, got out and approached observers, started pepper spraying Ricky on public property, and then drove away and left.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
February 6, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Tonight at 8:30 PM our constituent Ricky was pepper sprayed by ICE on 18th & Polk. 2 agents parked their car, got out and approached observers, started pepper spraying Ricky on public property, and then drove away and left.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
Nothing is changing on the ground in Minnesota. ICE must be abolished.
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By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
By the way, for those of you not in MN: Homan’s strategy was to withdraw some agents, so it felt like we were in the denouement of the crisis, and then escalate hard against observers. They’re being incredibly aggressive with observers now. National media may not want to check out just yet
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Listen to the whole thing
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Listen to the whole thing
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Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit.
Hank and John Green's studio becomes a nonprofit as they aim to make 'trustworthy content' online
Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit.
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Author-vloggers Hank and John Green are turning their educational media company Complexly into a nonprofit.
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tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
today's report:
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM
tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
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“If you read or share only one article today, make it this:
HOW TRUMP HAS POCKETED $1,408,500,000 … Historically, one thing that has helped bring down authoritarians is public awareness of their use of power of the office for self-enrichment.”
@leahmcelrath.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.is/ZmfJC
HOW TRUMP HAS POCKETED $1,408,500,000 … Historically, one thing that has helped bring down authoritarians is public awareness of their use of power of the office for self-enrichment.”
@leahmcelrath.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.is/ZmfJC
January 21, 2026 at 7:11 AM
“If you read or share only one article today, make it this:
HOW TRUMP HAS POCKETED $1,408,500,000 … Historically, one thing that has helped bring down authoritarians is public awareness of their use of power of the office for self-enrichment.”
@leahmcelrath.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.is/ZmfJC
HOW TRUMP HAS POCKETED $1,408,500,000 … Historically, one thing that has helped bring down authoritarians is public awareness of their use of power of the office for self-enrichment.”
@leahmcelrath.bsky.social
No paywall:
archive.is/ZmfJC
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I said we were done asking for rent money. But today I heard the horrifying fact that there are zero family shelter beds in the entire state of Minnesota. So we are going to try something new.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
February 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I said we were done asking for rent money. But today I heard the horrifying fact that there are zero family shelter beds in the entire state of Minnesota. So we are going to try something new.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
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In case you're wondering where we are at this point in American politics, it's at...hoping for a video of a group of wild turkeys f***ing up an 🧊 agent.
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
In case you're wondering where we are at this point in American politics, it's at...hoping for a video of a group of wild turkeys f***ing up an 🧊 agent.
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This kind of behavior as a teacher should get your license automatically revoked and you're banned from ever getting licensed again in any state.
Kindergarten teacher called a prank ICE hotline thinking it was real. She called to report her 6 year old student to ICE to try to get them and their family deported.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
6 years old.
She does not enjoy hearing her own words and actions played back to her.
Kindergarten teacher wants kindergartener deported
YouTube video by Ben Palmer
m.youtube.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
This kind of behavior as a teacher should get your license automatically revoked and you're banned from ever getting licensed again in any state.
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Suddenly realizing that in 10-20 years, the MN Historical Society will have an exhibit about *all this* and there will be a whole wall showing different types of whistles
We have favorite whistles now. I never could have imagined.
February 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Suddenly realizing that in 10-20 years, the MN Historical Society will have an exhibit about *all this* and there will be a whole wall showing different types of whistles
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Retweeting this again, because I cannot overemphasize HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
February 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Retweeting this again, because I cannot overemphasize HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
And how many MORE people signed up after each murder.
I can't remember who around here said that they had learned something new in 2026, which was that it turns out there is something they are willing to die for.
That.
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No wonder they don’t want their officers to be identifiable.
World's least surprising stat, now with alt text:
February 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM
No wonder they don’t want their officers to be identifiable.
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Zander Cannon is one of the best folks I met during my years working in comics. It’s always nice to see a friendly name from the past pop up and be reminded that they’re still doing great things.
Even if the overall situation is horrible, it’s nice to know you’re in it with the best people.
Even if the overall situation is horrible, it’s nice to know you’re in it with the best people.
Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the frontlines of the Minnesota resistance: "It's truly astonishing the way that life has changed just in the last couple of weeks."
Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the frontlines of the Minnesota resistance
Cartoonist Zander Cannon talks about life on the ground in Minnesota as protests continue against ICE and its violent tactics
www.comicsbeat.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Zander Cannon is one of the best folks I met during my years working in comics. It’s always nice to see a friendly name from the past pop up and be reminded that they’re still doing great things.
Even if the overall situation is horrible, it’s nice to know you’re in it with the best people.
Even if the overall situation is horrible, it’s nice to know you’re in it with the best people.
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Everything that is done there, can be done here, and could be; this current administration has no love of democracy, free speech, or dissent, and it's already been road testing killing average people who get in their way.
I interviewed an expert on what's happening with connectivity in Iran:
The longest blackout in Iran's history. Thousands dead. Documentation of war crimes dependent on Starlink. A regime that uses AI's ubiquity to undermine the credibility of evidence. www.theverge.com/policy/87184...
The longest blackout in Iran's history. Thousands dead. Documentation of war crimes dependent on Starlink. A regime that uses AI's ubiquity to undermine the credibility of evidence. www.theverge.com/policy/87184...
Shedding light on Iran’s longest internet blackout
A staggering death toll.
www.theverge.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Everything that is done there, can be done here, and could be; this current administration has no love of democracy, free speech, or dissent, and it's already been road testing killing average people who get in their way.
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People want a magic button to fix everything when really there's just a whole lot of fucking patch cords and levers back here.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
People want a magic button to fix everything when really there's just a whole lot of fucking patch cords and levers back here.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
So when you feel like saying, "It's not enough," remember it all adds up.
And maybe think of one more small thing you could do.
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Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
She never expected to slay. https://wapo.st/45BXc3S
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BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM